Pedestrians should be able to safely traverse public roads and sidewalks, and yet every year, pedestrians are injured or killed by drivers. In Michigan alone, there were 183 pedestrian fatalities and 1,453 pedestrian injuries in 2021. These numbers are a tragic reminder that every year, Michigan residents are killed and injured while doing something that […]
Key Points of This Article: Nearly 260,000 private and commercial motorcycles are registered in Michigan each year, resulting in about 2,750 crashes. And for those who will be injured, most are surprised to know that motorcycles are treated differently than other motor vehicles with four wheels such as a car or truck, which can make […]
Michigan is a popular group motorcycling destination, especially during the fall months when the seasonal colors are changing, and there are fewer motorists on the road. Decide on the best Michigan destination comfortable for all and review ride safety guidelines as a group to help ensure the smoothest ride for everyone. When riding as a […]
FREE Guide to Prepare Your Michigan Group Motorcycle Trip Group motorcycle riding can be a great experience in Michigan. The state boasts roadways that hug Lake Michigan shorelines and make for some of the most scenic rides in the country. A ride can quickly become tragic though when common sense, respect for other drivers, and […]
Safe Spring Motorcycle Riding With spring’s arrival, motorcyclists are pulling their bikes out from the winter garage and already starting to log the miles across Michigan roadways. Analysts predict there will be another jump in the amounts of motorcycles on the road again this year with latest data (2015) from the Federal Highway Administration showcasing […]
5 Michigan Accidents Caused by Common Driver Errors Motor vehicle crashes that cause tragedy and hardship for the families of those killed and painful, lifelong injuries for survivors create havoc on Michigan’s city streets and highways each day. In 2017, traffic crash data provided by Michigan State Police (MSP) tallied 1,028 motor vehicle fatalities and […]
Key Points of This Article: There were 245,432 total traffic crashes last year in Michigan. Overall, Michigan communities with more than 5,000 total crashes for 2020 include populated counties like Genesee, Ingham, Oakland, and Wayne. The good news is that the overall number of crashes fell in 2020 when about 18% fewer people were on the […]
Key Points of this Article: Mothers who have lost their pregnancy after a car crash can file a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault driver for the collision. The state of Michigan allows mothers who have lost their pregnancy to recover loss of consortium damages. The Michigan no-fault law allows pregnant women who have suffered […]
Key Points of This Article: Michigan’s most problematic intersections are often due to drivers who speed through traffic signals, are distracted, or disregard four-way stop rules. In Sterling Heights, Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, Southfield, and Bloomfield, intersections, including roundabouts, continue to top the state’s list for most crashes. The Michigan intersection with the highest increase […]
Michigan motorcycle accidents are a special type of claim under Michigan car accident law. This article helps explain motorcycle accident law and the rules and exceptions motorcycle accidents are guided by. The Michigan No-Fault Law provides numerous benefits for individuals injured due to a motor vehicle accident. The word “motor vehicle” is very important. Under […]
